Focuses on traditional and religious aspects of Japanese society from an anthropological perspective, presenting new material and making cross-cultural comparisons. Topics include women's role in ritual, mourning and the playing of games.
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Place: UK
Publication Year: 1994-12-22
Language: English
Number of Pages: 284
Edition: 1
Series: Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies
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